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Coming Out

Clip: 10/15/2007 | 6m 23sVideo has Closed Captions

His biggest fear about his sexuality was conforming to society's view of homosexuals...

His biggest fear about his sexuality was conforming to society's view of homosexuals and lying to others about it. After 49 years of keeping quiet, he casually announced it on the radio.

10/15/2007

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As an Actor

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Clip: 10/15/2007 | 4m 50s | In the beginning, he had to learn how to be more self confident as an actor. In doing... (4m 50s)

Gay Rights

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Clip: 10/15/2007 | 3m 2s | McKellen talks and writes about being gay to help others feel that they are not... (3m 2s)

Life in the Theater

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Clip: 10/15/2007 | 2m 50s | His life in theater extends back to his childhood. As a boy he preferred going to the... (2m 50s)

Looking Towards the Future

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Clip: 10/15/2007 | 1m 51s | He enjoys being challenged and stimulated by young people. He sees it as a reminder... (1m 51s)

Shakespeare's Character's

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Clip: 10/15/2007 | 3m 21s | Acting in Shakespeare's classics, McKellen portrays men of power, dark men, and evil... (3m 21s)

Theater Family

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Clip: 10/15/2007 | 3m 21s | The variety of people that McKellen works with is diverse. He's drawn to how people... (3m 21s)

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